FORD FUSION HYBRID 2012 Owners Manual

using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc).
Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high
ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive
Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement:Engine air filter and
cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions will require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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Accessory delay ..........................97
AdvanceTrac ..............................227
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................158, 167, 170
and child safety seats ............160
description ..............158, 167, 170
disposal ....................................173
driver airbag ....158, 160, 168, 171
indicator light .........167, 169, 173
operation .........158, 160, 168, 171
passenger
airbag ...............158, 160, 168, 171
side airbag ...............................167
Air cleaner filter ...............311, 313
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ....................68, 71
Ambient mood/lighting ...............82
AM/FM .........................................51
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................225–226
Anti-theft system ..............128, 132
arming the system ..................132
disarming a triggered
system .....................................133
triggering .................................133
Audio system
Single CD ..................................51
Audio system (see Radio) .........51
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................310
fluid, checking ........................310
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................234
fluid, refill capacities ..............314fluid, specification ..................314
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....59
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........314
refill capacities ........................314
B
Battery .......................................291
acid, treating emergencies .....291
jumping a disabled battery ....265
maintenance-free ....................291
replacement, specifications ...313
servicing ..................................291
Belt-Minder.............................153
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................241
Blind spot mirror ......................240
Booster seats .............................188
Brakes ........................................225
anti-lock ...........................225–226
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................225
fluid, checking and adding ....310
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
fluid, specifications .................314
lubricant specifications ..........314
parking ....................................227
shift interlock ..........................232
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................82
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....314
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................103
CD ................................................51
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Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................258
Child safety seats ......................179
attaching with tether straps ..185
in front seat ............................180
in rear seat ..............................180
LATCH .....................................183
recommendations ...................176
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................188
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............279
instrument panel ....................281
interior .....................................282
plastic parts ............................280
washing ....................................278
waxing .....................................279
wheels ......................................279
wiper blades ............................281
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......68, 71
Clock ............................................51
Compass, electronic ....................90
calibration .................................91
set zone adjustment .................91
Console ........................................92
overhead ....................................90
Controls
power seat ...............................137
steering column ......................100
Coolant
checking and adding ......293–295
refill capacities ................297, 314
specifications ..........................314
Cross Traffic Alert ....................241
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................98
Cupholder(s) .............................143Customer Assistance ................248
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................321, 324
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................274
Getting roadside assistance ...248
Getting the service you
need .........................................270
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................276
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................274
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................79
Defrost
windshield .................................71
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................310
engine oil .................................289
Driving under special
conditions ..................................235
through water .........................247
E
Electronic message center .........36
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........264, 303
Emission control system ..........307
Engine ........................................316
cleaning ...................................279
idle speed control ...................291
lubrication specifications .......314
refill capacities ........................314
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service points ..................287–288
Engine block heater .................223
Engine oil ..................................289
checking and adding ..............289
dipstick ....................................289
filter, specifications ........290, 313
recommendations ...................290
refill capacities ........................314
specifications ..........................314
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................223
F
Fleet MyKey programming ......113
Floor mats .........................110–111
Fluid capacities .........................314
Fog lamps ....................................78
Fuel ............................................299
calculating fuel
economy ............................38, 305
cap ...........................................301
capacity ...................................314
choosing the right fuel ...........302
detergent in fuel .....................303
filler funnel .............................303
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................299, 301, 305
filter, specifications ........298, 313
fuel pump shut-off ..................250
improving fuel economy ........305
octane rating ...................302, 316
quality ......................................302
running out of fuel .........264, 303
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................299
Fuses ..................................250–251
G
Garage door opener ..................103Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............301
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................305
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................249
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................80
autolamp system .......................77
bulb specifications ....................83
daytime running lights .............79
flash to pass ..............................79
high beam .................................78
replacing bulbs .........................84
turning on and off ....................77
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................68, 71
Hood ..........................................286
I
Ignition ...............................220, 316
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................179
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................309
Instrument panel ........................93
cleaning ...................................281
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................79
J
Jack ............................................258
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positioning ...............................258
storage .....................................258
Jump-starting your vehicle ......265
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................118
keypad .....................................127
locking and unlocking doors ..128
programming entry code .......127
Keys ...................................112, 130
positions of the ignition .........220
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................77
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................83
daytime running light ...............79
fog lamps ...................................78
headlamps .................................77
headlamps, flash to pass ..........79
instrument panel, dimming .....79
interior lamps .....................81, 84
replacing bulbs .........................84
LATCH anchors .........................183
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........225
Load limits .................................212
Locks
autolock ...................................118
childproof ................................121
doors ........................................117
Lubricant specifications ...........314
Lug nuts ....................................264
Lumbar support, seats .............139
M
Message center ...........................36system check button ................45
warning messages .....................46
Mirrors ...................................97–98
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................97
heated ........................................98
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraftparts ..............284, 313
MyKey ........................................113
N
Navigation system .......................67
O
Octane rating ............................302
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................289
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................113
Parking brake ............................227
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........313
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................145
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................254
Power door locks ......................117
Power mirrors .............................98
Power point .................................93
Power steering ..................231–232
Power Windows ...........................95
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Power windows
opening using remote entry
system ...............................96, 124
R
Radio ............................................51
Rear-view camera system .........238
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................176
Relays ................................250, 257
Remote entry system ...............123
illuminated entry ....................126
locking/unlocking doors .123–124
opening the trunk ...................125
opening the windows .......96, 124
panic alarm .............................124
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................125
replacing the batteries ...........125
Reverse sensing system ...........236
Roadside assistance ..................248
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................147–150, 152
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety restraints ........147–150, 152
Belt-Minder...........................153
extension assembly ................152
for adults .........................148–150
for children .............................173
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................145
warning light and chime ........153
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................183Safety seats for children ..........179
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................317
Satellite Radio .............................55
Satellite Radio Information ........64
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............331
Seats ..........................................134
child safety seats ....................179
front seats ...............................136
heated ......................................139
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................127
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................128
Servicing your vehicle ..............285
Setting the clock .........................51
Side air curtain .........................170
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............173
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................313, 316
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................314
Speed control ..............................98
Starting your vehicle ........220–222
jump starting ..........................265
Steering
speed sensitive .......................232
Steering wheel
controls ....................................100
tilting .........................................89
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................51
SYNC..........................................67
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Tilt steering wheel ......................89
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....208
Tires ...........................193–194, 258
alignment ................................201
care ..........................................197
changing ..................................258
checking the pressure ............197
inflating ...................................195
label .........................................207
replacing ..................................199
rotating ....................................202
safety practices .......................201
sidewall information ...............202
snow tires and chains ............212
spare tire .................................259
terminology .............................194
tire grades ...............................194
treadwear ........................193, 198
Towing .......................................218
recreational towing .................218
trailer towing ..........................218
wrecker ....................................268
Transmission .............................234
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....232
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................310
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
lubricant specifications ..........314Trunk .........................................121
remote release ................111, 125
Turn signal ..................................81
U
Universal garage door opener ..103
USB port ......................................61
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................317
Vehicle loading ..........................212
Ventilating your vehicle ...........223
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................288
Water, Driving through .............247
Windows
opening using remote entry
system ...............................96, 124
power .........................................95
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................87
checking and adding fluid .....288
replacing wiper blades ...........288
Wrecker towing .........................268
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